(Written while waiting for several MiniDV tapes to be captured) 1. Capture full tape in X segments. Sometimes, for a simple offline edit, I just want to capture a full tape. Why isn’t Final Cut smart enough to just capture the full tape in, say […]Read More →
When making festival submission screeners, don’t forget to write the title, your name, phone number and email address on the DVD itself, so it’ll be super easy for them to contact you.Read More →
When writing grant proposals, one-sheets or treatments, your word choices should be passionate, exciting and dynamic instead of academic or dry sounding. If your enthusiasm for your topic is obvious, it will make a positive impact on potential funders.Read More →
Never store non-rechargeable batteries (i.e. AAs or 9-volts) in a situation where their contact points can touch (like in a big ziplock bag together). Over time, they will suck the charge out of one another.Read More →
Expose correctly on location. You can always make it look “cool” in post, but you can’t always make something that looks “cool” on location look normal in post.Read More →
Viva Doc has an exclusive transcript of doc-director Phil Donahue on his frustrations with the theatrical release of his latest film, Body of War.Read More →
Although most people were focused on the historical nature of the nominating convention, there were actually several short documentaries that were featured.Read More →
Footage always looks darker on a projector or television than your computer’s lcd screen.Read More →
Never leave for a shoot without more release forms than you think you’ll need.Read More →
